Sumner High School

Sumner High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1707 Main St,  Sumner, WA
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
3.8
4.6
1,728 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bill Gaines
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
42.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
52.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48%
White
65.8%
Hispanic
18.9%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 357 Students
Washington State University 296 Students
Central Washington University 192 Students
Western Washington University 147 Students
Boise State University 135 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 134 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 113 Students
Eastern Washington University 108 Students
Oregon State University 103 Students
Seattle University 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 126 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Biology 82 Students
Nursing 74 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Education 49 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 261 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
6/18/2024
Pros: Good sports(ignore girls volleyball) Good if you want to be a doctor Strong FFA program Walkable Ib program Cons: Lacks clubs Only ib hl subjects are bio,business,English, History Psychology and spanish. Math lacks rigour
3.0 Alum
1/19/2024
While I know that they have been renovating the school since I've been there, overall I think that there is a hierarchy at the school and lots of fake programs to help encourage "kindness." It's difficult for anyone who isn't white to attend the school and feel welcome.
4.0 Senior
6/2/2022
They waited until my senior year to upgrade the school facilities. The teachers and community were good, amazing community events. The students kept hitting licks on equipment.
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4.6 11 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/16/2020
So far we've had 3 teens in this school, our oldest did the International Baccalaureate full program and loved it. My soon to be grad, has been ultra involved with theater and despite being a full time Running Start student, Sumner was home base. My 3rd isn't much for the school spirit culture but h...
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5.0 parent
5/23/2019
Great school. My child was able to go to college and get her CNA at 16 so it’s a win for us.
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5.0 student
3/31/2019
Sumner High School is a very special place, and sometimes that is hard to realize until you leave.
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5.0 parent
3/31/2019
Sumner a high is a great school and our children have never had problems with staff or students. I'm very surprised at a 4 out 10 rating. Great school.
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